Course Catalogue

AFB: This course may be ABSTUDY approved, and attract Away From Base (AFB) funding and support for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For further information and/or eligibility, please visit cdu.edu/afb.

This program provides participants with a set of skills to work hygienically when handling food and supervising the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal. 

Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in food handling or supervision. Certification in some States relies on the achievement of specific units of competency relating to food safety.

Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support specific units of competency must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. 

This skill set is for food handling personnel for food safety supervisors working in tourism, hospitality and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas.

There are no entry requirements for this program.

Participants must have access to a commercial kitchen to complete this Skill Set. This may be their place of employment that operates a permanent or temporary kitchen premises, smaller food preparation or bar areas, or another suitable venue they have arranged access to.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all VET International applicants must satisfy the University's English language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.